George Washington High School Alumni
Indianapolis, Indiana (IN)

Recent Members
Christine Taylor | 1977 |
Jack Springer | 1967 |
Jimmy Jeremy Cheatham | 2012 |
Paul Marlow | 1963 |
Randy West | 1968 |
Sara Hammer | 2019 |
Shannon Shannon Martin | 1975 |
Tammy Bland | 1986 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni

Bill Welcher
Class of 1971
National Guard, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1980; basic training at Ft. Knox, KY. Completed training as an Armored Recon Scout. Promoted to sergeant in 1982. Went to Officer Candidate School and was commissioned 1983 as an Armor officer. Served as a tank company officer; commanded to different tank companies; and a tank battalion. Transferred to Military Police and commanded a CID Detachment. Deployed to Germany in 1993, 1994, 1995, 2002. Deployed to Bosnia 2004 and 2005 as a NATO advisor. Deployed to Iraq 2006 and 2007 as an advisor to the Iraqi National Police. Continued on active duty in the United States from 2008-2012 as a Project officer and as a director of emergency services. Retired in 2012.
Class of 1971
National Guard, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1980; basic training at Ft. Knox, KY. Completed training as an Armored Recon Scout. Promoted to sergeant in 1982. Went to Officer Candidate School and was commissioned 1983 as an Armor officer. Served as a tank company officer; commanded to different tank companies; and a tank battalion. Transferred to Military Police and commanded a CID Detachment. Deployed to Germany in 1993, 1994, 1995, 2002. Deployed to Bosnia 2004 and 2005 as a NATO advisor. Deployed to Iraq 2006 and 2007 as an advisor to the Iraqi National Police. Continued on active duty in the United States from 2008-2012 as a Project officer and as a director of emergency services. Retired in 2012.

Bob J. Henderson
Class of 1970
Navy, 2 Years
Aviation Fire Control P.O.3. Basic San Diego, stationed NAS. Memphis,Tn. Service was 18 months only.
Class of 1970
Navy, 2 Years
Aviation Fire Control P.O.3. Basic San Diego, stationed NAS. Memphis,Tn. Service was 18 months only.


Charles (Chuck) Fout
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Active duty 1975-1979 506th Infantry (101st Abn Div)
Indiana National Guard 1981-1995, 2000-2007
Retired 2007
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Active duty 1975-1979 506th Infantry (101st Abn Div)
Indiana National Guard 1981-1995, 2000-2007
Retired 2007


Darryl Ray Becktel
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served during the Vietnam War aboard the USS
Cocoa stationed out of San Diego,CA. Completed four tours in Vietnam as a Petty Officer 3rd Class.
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served during the Vietnam War aboard the USS
Cocoa stationed out of San Diego,CA. Completed four tours in Vietnam as a Petty Officer 3rd Class.


David Buddenbaum
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Two tours of Germany, one tour in Viet Nam, one tour in Korea, stateside duty at Fort Knox, Fort Jackson, and Fort Harrison
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Two tours of Germany, one tour in Viet Nam, one tour in Korea, stateside duty at Fort Knox, Fort Jackson, and Fort Harrison

Donald k Pope
Class of 1956
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Aviation Ordnance Technician/Corporal
Class of 1956
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Aviation Ordnance Technician/Corporal

Donnie Allen
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
U.S Calvery, Sergeant, Ft. Knox Ky. Basic TRNG., Schweinfurt Germany 3rd ID, Ft. Bliss Tx. 3/3 ACR, Kuwait, Ft. Lewis Wa. Medical, Korea 2nd ID. Whooooa!!!!
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
U.S Calvery, Sergeant, Ft. Knox Ky. Basic TRNG., Schweinfurt Germany 3rd ID, Ft. Bliss Tx. 3/3 ACR, Kuwait, Ft. Lewis Wa. Medical, Korea 2nd ID. Whooooa!!!!


Harry Tibbetts
Class of 1964
Air Force, 8 Years
Enlisted August, 1964. Aircraft Mechanic on C-135s and C-141s. Discharged August, 1968.
Joined the Air Force Reserves in 1980. Firefighter at Grissom AFB
Class of 1964
Air Force, 8 Years
Enlisted August, 1964. Aircraft Mechanic on C-135s and C-141s. Discharged August, 1968.
Joined the Air Force Reserves in 1980. Firefighter at Grissom AFB

Hugh B. Turnley, Jr.
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
I served 4 yrs on the USS Nimitz CVN - 68 from Oct of 1976 to Sept 1980 then got out for about five years then re-enlisted in the Navy Reserve 1985 and served until 2005 Dec I was called up to active duty for operation noble eagle and induring freedom and I'm proud to have served.
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
I served 4 yrs on the USS Nimitz CVN - 68 from Oct of 1976 to Sept 1980 then got out for about five years then re-enlisted in the Navy Reserve 1985 and served until 2005 Dec I was called up to active duty for operation noble eagle and induring freedom and I'm proud to have served.

James m jones
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Retired SFC
Desert storm
Drill instructor
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Retired SFC
Desert storm
Drill instructor

James m jones
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Fold artillery/platoon sgt/drill instructor
Vet of Iraq war
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Fold artillery/platoon sgt/drill instructor
Vet of Iraq war


John Leroy Burke
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Based in Jacksonville Florida.USS Ault.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Based in Jacksonville Florida.USS Ault.


Larry E. Phillips
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
1/46 196th Infantry Americal Division Viet Nam 1969-1970
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
1/46 196th Infantry Americal Division Viet Nam 1969-1970



Larry K Bullington
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
Spent 18 months in PsyWar. Stationed in Okinawa. Was in many SouthEast Asia Countries
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
Spent 18 months in PsyWar. Stationed in Okinawa. Was in many SouthEast Asia Countries

Marion Suddith
Class of 1960
Marine Corps Reserve, 6 Years
2 Yrs. USNA, 4 Yrs. USMC. Came home from VN in 1966
Class of 1960
Marine Corps Reserve, 6 Years
2 Yrs. USNA, 4 Yrs. USMC. Came home from VN in 1966


Ray Wycoff
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
Joined the U.S. Navy on September 11, 1961. After boot camp and school, stationed at NAF Andrews AFB from 1962 through December 18, 1964.
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
Joined the U.S. Navy on September 11, 1961. After boot camp and school, stationed at NAF Andrews AFB from 1962 through December 18, 1964.

Rewanda Masonmcgee
Class of 1969
Air Force Reserves, 17 Years
Joined the Air Force Reserves, Air Passenger Specialist on August 1 1977, honorably discharged July 1, 1994.
Station at Norton AFB, San Bernardino , CA
Class of 1969
Air Force Reserves, 17 Years
Joined the Air Force Reserves, Air Passenger Specialist on August 1 1977, honorably discharged July 1, 1994.
Station at Norton AFB, San Bernardino , CA

Richard Allen Dickey
Class of 1955
Air Force, 2 Years
Flight Surgeon; Captain; SAC @ Altus AFB
Class of 1955
Air Force, 2 Years
Flight Surgeon; Captain; SAC @ Altus AFB

Richard Thomas
Class of 1965
Army, 6 Years
Served in Viet Nam 1967-68 including in Saigon during 1968 Tet Offensive
Class of 1965
Army, 6 Years
Served in Viet Nam 1967-68 including in Saigon during 1968 Tet Offensive

Richard Thomas
Class of 1965
Army, 6 Years
Served in Viet Nam 67-68 including in Saigon during Tet 68.
Class of 1965
Army, 6 Years
Served in Viet Nam 67-68 including in Saigon during Tet 68.

Robert A. attkisson, Jr.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Joined 1966 to 1970
ADR ... 2nd Class Petty Officer
U.S. Lexington and N.A.S. Saufley Field, Pensacols, Florida
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Joined 1966 to 1970
ADR ... 2nd Class Petty Officer
U.S. Lexington and N.A.S. Saufley Field, Pensacols, Florida

Robert G cubel
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Viet Nam 69/70
Combined Action Group
Indiana Army National Guard 1982/2001
Recruiting CSM 1996/2001
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Viet Nam 69/70
Combined Action Group
Indiana Army National Guard 1982/2001
Recruiting CSM 1996/2001

Ronald Handlon
Class of 1956
Air Force, 12 Years
I spent my 12 years of service in Electronics Warfare Systems as technician, instructor and supervisor. I loved every minute of it!
Class of 1956
Air Force, 12 Years
I spent my 12 years of service in Electronics Warfare Systems as technician, instructor and supervisor. I loved every minute of it!

Russell Neal Harper
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Sargent missile system.Explosive ORD Displosal...redstone aresenal Huntsville alabama...lives at scottsboro alabama
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Sargent missile system.Explosive ORD Displosal...redstone aresenal Huntsville alabama...lives at scottsboro alabama

Shirley Geiling
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
HMC (Chief Petty Officer Hospital Corps)
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
HMC (Chief Petty Officer Hospital Corps)

Shirley Geiling
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
Hospital Corp Chief Petty Officer
HMC/USN Ret (E-7)
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
Hospital Corp Chief Petty Officer
HMC/USN Ret (E-7)


Stephen L. Abbott
Class of 1956
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
OCS in 1962. Active duty for four years in two ships in Pacific. Seventeen years in several reserve units. Retired with 21 years 1983. Commander
Class of 1956
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
OCS in 1962. Active duty for four years in two ships in Pacific. Seventeen years in several reserve units. Retired with 21 years 1983. Commander

Stephen L.Abbott
Class of 1956
Navy Reserves, 19 Years
Two ships in Pacific, Northern California Reserve units. Retired with 21 years. Rank: Commander
Class of 1956
Navy Reserves, 19 Years
Two ships in Pacific, Northern California Reserve units. Retired with 21 years. Rank: Commander
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Our George Washington High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our George Washington High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Indianapolis are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!